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As Introduced
136th
General Assembly
Regular
Session
H. B. No. 139
2025-2026
Representative Hall, T.
Cosponsors: Representatives Robb
Blasdel, Williams, Johnson, Brennan, Santucci
A
BILL
To
enact section 3737.834 of the Revised Code
to
require specified testing of fire hydrant systems.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section
1.
That
section 3737.834 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec.
3737.834.
(A)
The state fire marshal shall ensure that the inspection, testing, and
maintenance of fire hydrant systems in the state are conducted in
accordance with this section, the rules adopted as part of the state
fire code, and the recommended standards by the national fire
protection association.
(B)
The fire marshal shall require any person or entity responsible for
maintaining a fire hydrant system to periodically test that system.
Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at
all times and shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs,
alterations, and servicing shall comply with all approved standards.
Records of tests, repairs, and regular maintenance shall be retained
for not less than one year after the subsequent test, repair, or
maintenance, as applicable, and shall be available for inspection by
the fire marshal.
(C)
At minimum, the fire hydrant systems and the associated service mains
and water tanks shall be periodically inspected, tested, and
maintained at the following intervals:
(1)
Fire hydrants of all types shall be inspected annually and after each
operation. A flow test and general maintenance for the fire hydrant
shall be conducted annually.
(2)
Fire service main piping shall be inspected annually and a flow test
shall be conducted every five years.
(3)
Fire service main piping strainers shall be inspected and receive
general maintenance care after each use.